Universal Studios & Madame Tussauds Immortalize E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Unveiled Today, 10/22

To celebrate the Blu-ray release and the 30th anniversary of Steven Spielberg 's beloved family film E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, six Madame Tussauds locations including Hollywood , London , Berlin , Amsterdam , Sydney , and Tokyo are set to bring to life one of films' most iconic characters. The Extra-Terrestrial star will be immortalized in Madame Tussauds' signature wax form and unveiled today, October 22nd, 2012. 

All six E.T. figures are being worked on simultaneously by a huge creative team at Merlin Studios in West London , using a raft of reference photographs and footage from the film to capture a perfect likeness.

Guests will be able to take Elliott's place in the scene that saw E.T. and Elliott soaring on a BMX against the backdrop of a stunning full moon, which was recently voted by fans as Universal Pictures' most memorable movie moment.

E.T. fans will be able to relive this classic scene and many others, with the first ever release of the film on Blu-ray, featuring never-before-seen footage from the film set including an interview with director Steven Spielberg .

"We are delighted to be welcoming one of the greatest movie characters of all time to the attraction. We're also absolutely certain that our guests are going to love the unique opportunity to 'star' in one of the most famous films ever made," said Nicky Marsh, Madame Tussauds Global Marketing Director.

"We are honored that Madame Tussauds has chosen to mark this historic occasion in a way that only it can do," said Craig Kornblau , President, Universal Studios Home Entertainment. "In celebration of this beloved film's 30th anniversary, legions of E.T. THE EXTREA-TERRESTRIAL fans will have the opportunity to relive film history, both through the film's historic Blu-ray debut and at Madame Tussauds museums in Hollywood and around the world." 

In 1982, E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL became the biggest blockbuster of the year, debuting at number one around the world. A testament to its enduring appeal, it remains one of the most successful, well-loved films for the past three decades and will continue to inspire generations to come. Featuring an all-new, digitally remastered picture that delivers six times the resolution of DVD, as well as all-new 7.1 surround sound, the E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL Anniversary Edition Blu-ray™ Combo Pack includes the 1982 theatrical movie, an all-new interview with director Steven Spielberg , and "The E.T. Journals" featuring never-before-seen footage from the set of the film. The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack also includes UltraViolet™, a DVD and a Digital Copy of the film, offering fans a chance to relive the mystery, laughter and wonder of the iconic movie anytime, anywhere on the platform of their choice.

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